I believe it is obviously a horrific situation. We want peace. It’s long overdue.

Well, I was the governor, I wasn't the mayor, right?

I’m Andrew Cuomo, and I could pretend to do a lot of jobs.

In general, have I learned to be more careful, frankly? Just don't put yourself in a situation where anyone can say anything, where you always have a witness? Certainly.

The tent isn't that big.

But I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know. And I do know how to make government work.

I have not had a conversation, nor would I accept an endorsement from President Trump.

We could have done better and for that I’m truly sorry.

As we’ve done before when Washington’s dysfunction has shut down the government, New York will step up and ensure the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain open for the world to look to for strength and hope during this tumultuous time.

My decision doesn’t change the impact. I sincerely ask for your understanding.

However, I recognize some of those decisions caused pain in the Jewish community because we did not always fully consider the sensitivities and traditions that are so deeply important.

I look forward to talking to [Adams] but I have not. Obviously, his support would be great.